Columbia, Missouri to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Houston?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Houston is 658.1 miles (1059.1 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.9 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Houston in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.